Thought I'd put together a list of what items I think you should have in the 1st few weeks for a new born baby.
Moses basket/crib - consider though where baby may sleep during the day. As I live in a 2 story house I didn't want to be carrying a Moses basket up and down the stairs.
3 x fitted sheets for Moses basket/crib
2 x blankets for Moses basket
or sleeping bags but can't use until baby is over 8lb something
Some kind of simple play mat or blanket for the floor so you can encourage tummy time
Some kind of baby chair or ring to encourage baby to sit up a bit, for us J liked being more upright so this was a god send. It doesn't have to vibrate and talking to others some babies don't like the vibrating ones
Changing mat
Couple of packs of nappies size 1 so highly suggest not bulk buying nappies and just try various home brands like Aldi, Tesco etc we found with J some nappies didn't suit him and leaked
Cotton wool pads
little bowl for top and tailing
4 packs Baby wipes but I still highly recommend the cheeky wipes
Towel for baby I like the hooded ones
Baby bath but not essential you want bath baby until cord falls off at the end of week 1 or 2
Sponge
Car seat
Sun shades for your car
Pram
Some kind of sun shade for your pram and or rain cover
Maybe an isofix - my verdict on these are out
10 x muslins
10 x baby grows new born size
6 x sleepsuits new born size
2 pairs of socks
2 pairs of scratch mits
1 hat
emergancy carton or 2 of milk and some bottles if you planning on breastfeeding if not that you will need bottles, formula, bottle brush and something to sterilise the bottles
Hope this has helped a little one point is don't go out and buy loads of things, I have ended up with things i've not really needed and then had to rush out and buy other things. Also you may be lucky enough to be brought some bits once baby arrives
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